Sharath Jois, a renowned yoga teacher recently lost his life making the entire yoga community mourn his d*ath in sadness.
He was a teacher, practitioner, and lineage holder of Ashtanga Yoga. He was also the director of Sharath Yoga Center in Mysore, India.
Highlights
- Sharath Jois, a director of Sharath Yoga Centre received several awards for his contribution to the yoga world.
- He lost his life due to cardiac arrest and collapsed after giving a session to his students.
- Jois was married to his wife, Shruthi Jois with two kids; Shraddha and Sambhava Jois
Moreover, Jois had traveled internationally with his grandfather to teach Ashtanga yoga. He went to different parts of the world to maintain the integrity and tradition of the practice.
He was also the recipient of several accolades, including the Uttarkashi honoree, who was bestowed the title of Mhayogi Guru, and the Mysore Yoga honoree, who was bestowed the title of Paramaguru.
Jois released Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana, which imparted information on the overview of Astanga Yoga and the importance of Tristhana and Vinyasa.
Renowned Ashtanga Yoga, Sharath Jois Instructor Dies At 51 While Hiking In Virginia
Sharath Jois, the famous Ashtanga yoga teacher, and grandson of the late legendary yoga guru K. Pattabhi Jois, passed away due to cardiac arrest in Virginia in the USA.
Moreover, the yoga teacher had gone hiking along with his students when he suddenly collapsed and could not be revived.
It’s was shocking news this morning and a very big loss for Yoga Community. Yoga Guru Shri Sharath Jois is no more with us. We all pray his beautiful soul Rest in peace 🙏 विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि आपको ॐ शांति #Sharathjois #Joisyoga #AshtangaYoga #MysoreYoga pic.twitter.com/8rua4NNpjl
— Yoga Guru Dheeraj (@YogaGuruDheeraj) November 12, 2024
This incident has caused mourning among the yoga fraternity across the world.
Also, Jois was one of those exceptional teachers who were committed to preserving the art of traditional Ashtanga yoga and teaching it.
His wife, Shruthi Jois, has gone to Virginia to bring the mortal remains of her husband back to Mysuru, where his family and followers will pay homage.
Students and admirers have poured in tributes. They said they had lost a mentor whose guidance and wisdom had meant much to them throughout their lives.
R. Sharath Jois Was Loved And Followed By Many People
Sharath Jois was a celebrated yoga teacher and the lineage holder of Ashtanga Yoga, continuing in the footsteps and work begun by his grandfather, K. Pattabhi Jois.
Born in Mysore, India, he grew up in a family deeply connected to the practice of yoga. At the age of 19, he began formal training with his grandfather.
Just practice. This is also yoga. Ya evam veda.
#ashtangayoga #sharathjois pic.twitter.com/sgjgA1UAec— Tara das (@Ta_ra_das) November 12, 2024
Furthermore, Jois devoted his life to teaching and perpetuating the eternal traditional Astanga Yoga system.
Also, the yoga teacher was married to Shruthi Jois, with whom he had two children; a daughter, Shraddha, and a son, Sambhava Jois.
As a teacher, the yoga guru inspired students all over the world with his emphasis on discipline, dedication, and the transforming power of yoga.
Additional Information
- Sharath Jois’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2024.
- He was born in India to his father, Rangaswamy Jois, and his mother Saraswati Jois.
- Jois has a sister, Sharmila Mahesh who works at Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI).